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Recent reports indicate that elderly people are being evicted from their homes in alarming numbers. A couple in their 80s seeking assistance visited Jayanagar MLA's office recently.
Everyone has the right to live with dignity.
#OldAgeHome #NALSA #SeniorCitizens #Jayanagar
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Everyone has the right to live with dignity.
#OldAgeHome #NALSA #SeniorCitizens #Jayanagar
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Many elder people don't report it because of fear of retaliation. Aside from that, they don't want to complain about their children or cast the family in a bad light.
Despite this, many are unaware of a laws that protects senior citizens from abuse and neglect
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Despite this, many are unaware of a laws that protects senior citizens from abuse and neglect
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1) The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
It states that parents and grandparents who are unable to maintain themselves from their own earning can seek maintenance from their children.
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It states that parents and grandparents who are unable to maintain themselves from their own earning can seek maintenance from their children.
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The National Legal Services Authority is observing "Legal Services Day" today & will be launching the iOS moblie application.
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana will be the Chief Guest of the function. Live updates below.
#NALSA
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana will be the Chief Guest of the function. Live updates below.
#NALSA
Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court Rajesh Bindal begins welcome address: I welcome our Chief Guest Justice NV Ramana.
His Lordship is not only known for his commitment to provide #legalaid to the last member of society but has also taken various steps to make it possible.
His Lordship is not only known for his commitment to provide #legalaid to the last member of society but has also taken various steps to make it possible.
Justice Rajesh Bindal also welcomes Union Minister for law & justice, @KirenRijiju and Justice UU Lalit.
#NALSA
#NALSA
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and Justice UU Lalit, Executive Chairman of National Legal Services Authority (#NALSA) to launch the Vision & Mission Statement and ‘Legal Services’ mobile app.
Event will be live streamed from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
@NALSALegalAid
Event will be live streamed from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
@NALSALegalAid
#TransgenderRights: Assam Government's initiative of establishing a Transgender Welfare Board which aims to end discrimination & sexual harassment faced by the community & tackle other issues that make them vulnerable, is encouraging. @CMOfficeAssam
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Trans people have faced systemic discrimination for decades and become particularly vulnerable during the #Covid_19 pandemic. We urge the Board to take targeted steps to ameliorate the detrimental effects of COVID-19 on the trans community.
@BidhanSwati
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We also urge other states to implement the judgment of the Supreme Court of India in #NALSA v Union of India in both letter and spirit and actively work towards the welfare and empowerment of trans-persons.
This #LokSabhaElections2019 Mumbai will see two trans persons contesting on Durbal Ghatak Aghadi ticket.
Jatin Mummy, From Jogati Kinner Samaj, is contesting from Mumbai North East.
Sneha Kale, from Kinner Samaj, is contesting from Mumbai North Central.
#KnowOurCandidates
Jatin Mummy, From Jogati Kinner Samaj, is contesting from Mumbai North East.
Sneha Kale, from Kinner Samaj, is contesting from Mumbai North Central.
#KnowOurCandidates
“If I get elected, I will talk on these issues to create awareness among the public. I will also work to implement the #NALSA judgment for the welfare of the Kinner community,” said Jatin, who believes they have no voice in Parliament.
Quote Source: Asian Age
Quote Source: Asian Age
Sneha Kale says, “I have seen society very closely as a kinnar. There are issues and problems. I want to work on them. People are not happy and supportive in my decision to contest this election. But I am least bothered about it as I have to work.”
Quote Source: Asian Age
Quote Source: Asian Age
